Large carved Chinese purple agate lidded censer in two parts, the cover with figural foo dog finial and the base with carved mask handles supporting movable rings and short curved feet with mask knees. 8 3/4" H x 9 1/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Overall […]
Lot 10: 6 Japanese Porcelain Items, incl. Imari Charger
Six (6) Japanese Porcelain Items. 1st item: Large Japanese Imari porcelain charger with central vignette decoration of dragon to center, precious object cartouche and phoenix decoration to rim. Underside of rim with red and blue foliate decoration. Gilt highlights throughout. 18 1/4" dia. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain plates with warrior […]
Lot 9: Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Punch Bowl, Scalloped Edge
Large Japanese Imari porcelain footed punch bowl with scalloped rim and gilt highlights, the center interior with flowering potted plant motif and additional floral and tassel to the interior, the exterior body with alternating bands of floral decoration on various backgrounds. Fitted with a carved footed hardwood stand. Bowl measures: 7 3/4" H x 13 […]
Lot 8: Chinese Porcelain Pillows and Bowl
Three (3) Chinese porcelain items, including Republic period. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of Republic Chinese porcelain Famille Rose pillows with yellow grounds having monochrome black enameled bird in flowering branch and insect decoration and bands of polychrome decoration to tops and lower edges. Fitted with carved hardwood stands. 6" H x 4 3/4" W […]
Lot 7: Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Planter
18th century Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain planter or jardiniere, square form raised conforming tray base with reservoir. Enameled vignette decoration to the sides depicting Western figures drinking tea and playing instruments, base with red and gilt honeycomb pattern decoration. 5 3/4" H x 10 1/4" D x 10 1/4" W. Late 18th century. CONDITION: […]
Lot 6: Pr. Chinese Export Porcelain Vases & Bowl, 3 pcs.
Pair of Chinese Export porcelain vases and one (1) bowl, 3 items total. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of Chinese export Rose Medallion garniture vases, polychrome enameled with reserves depicting scenes of various Chinese figures surrounded by flowers, fruit, auspicious symbols, and butterflies. Both with gilt highlights, gilt dragon form handles and scalloped rims. 9 […]
Lot 5: Chinese Jade Boulder Carving and Brush Pot
Chinese Jade boulder carving and brush pot, 2 items total. 1st item: Large white jade boulder depicting a landscape with figures on both sides beneath trees and a building above the tree foliage. Some russet inclusions and shading throughout. Base marked "H349", possibly for a museum inventory number. Includes a hardwood stand with circular base. […]
Lot 4: Chinese Duan Inkstone with Bats
Elaborate and substantial Chinese inkstone, carved with bats flying in clouds with precious scholar objects, the rectangular form raised on molded bracket feet. 2 1/4" H x 12" L x 8 1/8" D. Republic Period, early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: Scattered surface abrasions, minor wear and light scratching, overall good condition.
Lot 3: Attr. He Xuren, Winter Landscape Plaque
Attributed to He Xuren (Chinese, 1882-1940), signed grisaille winter landscape painting on porcelain, depicting a lone man fishing in a river, his small boat set against a snow-covered bank. Signed with seal mark upper right and dated 1937. Housed in a hardwood molded frame with shaped metal ornament at top center. Sight – 15" H […]
Lot 2: Pair of China Trade Scenes, U.S. Flag
Attributed to Namcheong (Chinese, active 1840-1870), pair of oval Chinese Export harbor scene paintings depicting trade ships at the Whampoa Anchorage in the Pearl River Delta Region. Includes one painting of ships sailing below the nine story pagoda at Whampoa Reach; the other with coastline and multiple ships including one, in the background, bearing an […]